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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for fabrication of floor coverings
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Fabrication methods and materials are selected and inspected for quality and quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Measure, fabricate and install floor coverings
   • Work area is prepared and fabrication tools and equipment are set up for job requirement
   • Materials are measured, marked out and cut according to floor covering specifications and patterns, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Floor coverings are fabricated and fabrication process is monitored to ensure specifications, customer requirements, and workplace procedures are met
   • Defects, quality issues and non-conformances are reported to authorised personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Installation and fitting of floor coverings, insulation and fastenings are completed according to workplace procedures and job requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare for fabrication of floor coverings
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Fabrication methods and materials are selected and inspected for quality and quantities are calculated
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Measure, fabricate and install floor coverings
   • Work area is prepared and fabrication tools and equipment are set up for job requirement
   • Materials are measured, marked out and cut according to floor covering specifications and patterns, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Floor coverings are fabricated and fabrication process is monitored to ensure specifications, customer requirements, and workplace procedures are met
   • Defects, quality issues and non-conformances are reported to authorised personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Installation and fitting of floor coverings, insulation and fastenings are completed according to workplace procedures and job requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Fabrication methods mustinclude:	measuring marking out cutting machine sewing overlocking fastening and fitting.
Materials must include:	heel mats carpet insulation.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using specialist tools and equipment manually handling materials environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

fabricate and install one complete automotive or marine floor covering to specification.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to fabricating and installing automotive or marine floor coverings, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using specialist tools and equipment

manually handling materials

environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials

type, use and basic maintenance of sewing and trimming tools and equipment

types of floor coverings and insulation and their application

methods and techniques for fabricating and installing floor coverings, including:

selecting materials

planning

measuring

marking out

cutting

sewing

using adhesives

fitting and fastening

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when installing floor coverings

procedures for final inspection of fabricated and installed floor coverings.

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